Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson Stock Price, News & Analysis

Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on March 25, 2025, in Kista, Stockholm. Key highlights include:

The AGM approved a dividend of SEK 2.85 per share, to be paid in two installments: SEK 1.43 on April 1, 2025, and SEK 1.42 on October 2, 2025.

The Board composition saw Jan Carlson re-elected as Chair, with Christian Cederholm and Marachel Knight joining as new members. The AGM approved board fees including SEK 5,000,000 for the Chair.

Shareholders approved the Long-Term Variable Compensation Program 2025 (LTV 2025) for the Executive Team and Executives, comprising a maximum of 12.7 million B-shares (approximately 0.38% of total registered shares). The program includes Performance Share Awards with a three-year vesting period.

Deloitte AB was re-elected as auditor until the AGM 2026.

mydealz, Germany's largest social shopping community, has partnered with Vonage to implement Rich Communication Services (RCS) for enhanced user messaging experiences. The integration enables mydealz to deliver real-time deal notifications with rich media content, including images and clickable buttons, directly to users' mobile messaging inboxes.

As the first in the region to implement this technology, mydealz will provide personalized deal alerts and interactive shopping experiences. The partnership leverages Vonage's RCS capabilities to offer trusted message branding, improved reach, and increased customer engagement while maintaining competitive costs.

Vonage, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC), facilitated the smooth integration of RCS into mydealz's existing platforms, enabling their marketing and CRM teams to deliver dynamic, personalized interactions aimed at growing customer loyalty through enhanced shopping experiences.

Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has announced the filing of its Annual Report on Form 20-F with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on March 11, 2025. The report covers the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.

The Annual Report is now accessible on Ericsson's website in the investors section. Shareholders have the option to request physical copies of the report by contacting the company directly.

Ericsson, a pioneer in communication technology for nearly 150 years, provides mobile communication and connectivity solutions for service providers and enterprises, with their networks serving billions of users daily.

Vonage, part of Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC), has partnered with FREENOW, Europe's leading multi-mobility app, to enhance customer communications across Europe. The collaboration leverages Vonage's Communications APIs, including Messages API with RCS, WhatsApp, and SMS support, along with Fraud Defender Advanced and Number Verification.

FREENOW, operating in 150 cities across nine countries, offers various mobility services including taxis, car-sharing, e-scooters, and e-bikes through a single app. The implementation has already shown success, achieving a 100% conversion rate with RCS-ready devices. The solution aims to improve customer trust, simplify user experience, and enhance click-through rates and one-time password conversion rates.

The partnership will expand to include Number Verification and Silent Authentication via Network APIs, further strengthening security and trust in customer interactions.

CelcomDigi, Malaysia's mobile operator, has partnered with Aduna, a joint venture between telecom operators and Ericsson, to expand network capabilities through global API access. The collaboration, announced on March 5, 2025, focuses on providing developers with Number Verification and SIM Swap services to enhance fraud mitigation and security.

The partnership was formalized through an MoU signed at Mobile World Congress 2025 by CelcomDigi's Deputy CEO Albern Murty and Aduna's CEO Anthony Bartolo. This initiative aims to accelerate innovation by enabling developers to leverage mobile networks through common network APIs, making applications work universally across different networks.

The collaboration positions CelcomDigi as a technology enabler in Malaysia's digital landscape, supporting the development of a 5G-AI-powered digital ecosystem while facilitating easier deployment of digital solutions for businesses nationwide.

Vonage, part of Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC), announced an expanded collaboration with SAP to deliver agentic AI-driven experiences for enterprises globally. The partnership combines Vonage's communications and network APIs with SAP Business Technology Platform and SAP Business AI.

The collaboration aims to showcase pilot use cases and proof-of-concept demonstrations, starting with a presentation at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona. Vonage and SAP are partnering with Accenture to demonstrate a multimodal application of Agentic AI integrated with Vonage APIs, focusing on operational efficiency and customer experience enhancement.

The integration leverages Ericsson's telecommunications ecosystem, offering enterprises competitive advantages through streamlined user authentication processes and network location capabilities. The partnership targets transformation across industries, particularly in logistics and customer engagement sectors.

Aduna, a venture between major telecom operators and Ericsson (ERIC), has announced a partnership with Bridge Alliance to accelerate the adoption of CAMARA-based network APIs. The collaboration, announced on March 1, 2025, will enable enterprise customers of Bridge Alliance members to access Aduna's global reach and growing mobile operator ecosystem.

The partnership will allow Aduna's developer platform partners, including Google Cloud, InfoBip, Sinch, and Vonage, to gain direct access to Bridge Alliance partner networks. Launched in September 2024, Aduna aims to provide developers with ubiquitous access to open, programmable network functionality through common APIs, enabling innovation at hyperscale.

Both organizations will collaborate on global standardization efforts, including GSMA Open Gateway, CAMARA, and TMF, to drive new opportunities in the telecom industry through easily accessible advanced network capabilities.

Aduna, a venture between major telecom operators and Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC), has partnered with EnStream LP to expand its network API ecosystem in Canada. The collaboration provides access to telecom network APIs from Bell, Rogers, and TELUS, covering over 90% of the Canadian market.

The partnership integrates EnStream's APIs into Aduna's platform, offering two key services: Number Verification for seamless authentication and SIM Swap Protection for fraud prevention. This expansion strengthens Aduna's North American presence across Canada, the U.S., and Mexico.

The collaboration enables global enterprises to access a live testbed for telecom-driven authentication and fraud prevention, with insights that can be scaled internationally through Aduna's standardized CAMARA-based global network APIs.

AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon have partnered with Aduna to launch the first standardized 5G Network APIs in the United States. The initiative, set to roll out in 2025, will introduce Number Verification and SIM Swap APIs nationwide.

The collaboration aims to enhance security and fraud detection by providing carrier-grade, standardized network API capabilities. The Number Verification API will enable secure mobile number authentication through operator networks, while the SIM Swap API will protect against unauthorized SIM swap fraud.

This landmark venture, launched in September 2024, combines network APIs from multiple operators globally under a unified platform based on the CAMARA open-source project. The initiative is expected to transform various sectors including financial services, e-commerce, and digital identity by enabling developers to create applications that work seamlessly across networks.